Surviving Heartbreak novel

---- known about the fact that Jacob had already married Rebecca, she'd have stupidly believed Jacob's lies. The only reason why he had married Penelope was to use her in order to secure the investment from Henry. He didn't love her at all. Penelope had fought for Jacob's affection for eight long years in this gambit of love, yet Rebecca was able to defeat her without even lifting a finger. How ironic. "It's rare for me to be able to meet your wife, Mr. Thornton .

Why don't we play a round of poker later on?" Henry suggested. "Alright." "No, thank you." Since Penelope didn't want to act all lovey-dovey with Jacob any longer, her tone was naturally cold. "Sorry, Mr. Ulrich. I'm not feeling well at the moment, so I'm going to take my leave now." Penelope ignored Jacob's surprised look and proceeded to leave. Soon, he caught up to her quickly and grabbed her hand. "Please don't be angry at me, Penny. I've already punished Rebecca severely.

You won't see her ever again." "You should do what you need to do. Leave me alone." Penelope shoved Jacob away coldly before entering the ladies' washroom. ---- After washing her hands, Penelope left the washroom , only to be blocked by Rebecca . Rebecca folded her arms in front of her chest. There was a cold look on her face. "The only reason why Jacob defended you is because he wished to reassure Mr. Ulrich that his marriage is fine.

After all, he now has a 100-million-dollar project to manage. "This is your only worth , Penelope . Once I'm done giving birth to my child, Jacob won't hesitate to kick you out of the family!" Penelope did her best to suppress the pain that was flaring from her heart. She looked Rebecca in the eye while retorting sarcastically, ''Are you really sure that you're pregnant with Jacob's child?" Having noticed the hint of mockery in Penelope's eyes, Rebecca was secretly shocked.

Still, she replied, " Of course ! Jacob has spent a lot more time with me compared to the time he has spent with you! I'm the real deal, after all! You're just my replacement!" "Thope you can keep up that confident facade of yours for the rest of your life," Penelope said icily. " Now get out of my way. I'm going home." Rebecca had a feeling that Penelope was hinting at something. She was about to respond when she heard Jacob's voice from a short distance away.

---- "Michael, why is it that my wife has yet to return from the washroom after so long? Get someone to check things out right now." Rebecca's expression faltered slightly. She quickly grabbed Penelope's hand and smacked it against her cheek with all her might. Then, she ripped her own gown before collapsing to the floor. With one hand plastered on her belly, she began sobbing out loud. "I'm so sorry, Mrs. Thornton! I'll change out of this gown right now!

Just please stop kicking me in the belly, okay? My baby is only four weeks old! It can't handle your kicks at all!" "What happened?" Jacob demanded as he approached Rebecca hastily.